Counter-attack

Alternative forms

• counterattack

Noun

1. An attack made in response to an attack by the opponents
• 2012, August 23, Alasdair Lamont, Hearts 0-1 Liverpool, Liverpool should really have taken the lead on 33 minutes. A lightning quick counter-attack was led by Jordan Henderson down the right.

Synonyms

• counter-offensive

Full definition of counter-attack

Verb

1. To attack in response to an attack by opponents